Taylor Swift is set to headline Glastonbury 2020, but the news has prompted mixed reactions among music fans.
The Shake It Off singer, 30, will perform at the event in Somerset next year.
I’m ecstatic to tell you that I’ll be headlining Glastonbury on its 50th anniversary – See you there! 💋 pic.twitter.com/2gJ40mEiDH
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 15, 2019
The announcement thrilled her fans, who posted messages on Twitter saying it was “amazing”.
Amazing! Can’t wait to see you there
— nicola coles (@nic4578) December 15, 2019
Others said they were “gutted” that they had not got tickets to see Swift on stage.
“Gutted I didn’t even try and get Glastonbury tickets. Would have loved to see Taylor Swift,” said one.
Gutted I didn’t even try and get Glastonbury tickets. Would have loved to see Taylor swift.
— Lambo Jambo (@jamie_sim_) December 15, 2019
“Absolutely gutted that the one year I couldn’t get #glastonbury tickets and it’s
@taylorswift13 performing,” said another, adding a crying emoji.
Absolutely gutted that the one year I couldn’t get #glastonbury tickets and it’s @taylorswift13 performing 😭 @GlastoFest #Glastonbury2020
— Chris (@avamissile) December 15, 2019
Another said: “I am so proud if that can even be a thing.
“I’m devastated I couldn’t get tickets but cannot wait to see your face up close on my tv screen living out your dreams. Go. YOU!!!”
Every time I see this I get the same chills. I am so proud if that can even be a thing. I’m devastated I couldn’t get tickets but cannot wait to see your face up close on my tv screen living out your dreams. Go. YOU!!!
— Daisy Baker (@daisybakerr) December 15, 2019
However, others questioned whether Swift was the right choice for the festival.
“Glastonbury has had my soul since day 1 but Taylor Swift as a Sunday headliner does not excite me,” one person tweeted.
Glastonbury has had my soul since day 1 but Taylor Swift as a Sunday headliner does not excite me
— Courteney Anthony (@courteneystar) December 15, 2019
“Taylor Swift to headline Glastonbury. That’s my entire week ruined already,” said another.
Taylor Swift to headline Glastonbury. That’s my entire week ruined already
— Catriona Denley (@CatDenley) December 15, 2019
“I dont mind Taylor Swift, i do like some of her songs, its just not what i want to see as a Glastonbury headliner on the 50th Anniversary,” said another.
I dont mind Taylor Swift, i do like some of her songs, its just not what i want to see as a Glastonbury headliner on the 50th Anniversary
— Stacey (@ripmyoldone) December 15, 2019
Glastonbury, which is held in Pilton, Somerset, runs from June 24 to June 28 2020.